Bad News
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
8.7/10
6 votes
Rating consensus
87/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~87/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Adrian Edmondson
Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
Rik Mayall
Colin Grigson
Nigel Planer
Den Dennis
Peter Richardson
Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb
Jennifer Saunders
Sally
Dawn French
Tracy
Serena Evans
Cheryl
Bert Parnaby
Neighbor
Neville Smith
Manager
Judy Hawkins
Girlfriend
Charu Bala Chokshi
Cashier
Mark Cooper
Himself
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Bad News (1983)
Sandy Johnson
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